These weekends are sets of talks by Elizabeth Smith. If you are interested in hosting one of these weekends contact Elizabeth at infocouk@btinternet.com Introductory  Weekend. An introduction to the method of Centering Prayer. The False Self. Looking at the blocks we create to the spiritual life. The Human Condition. Understanding ourselves and others. Introduction to...

For further information about these programmes please e-mail – infocouk@btinternet.com Introductory Days. Introductory Weekends. Various Weekends on subjects covered in Spiritual Journey. A basic Five-day Centering Prayer Retreat. Five Day and Ten-Day Intensive Retreats. Post Intensive Retreat. Lectio Divina Weekend. Quiet Days. External Study Programme. Developing the Christian Contemplative Tradition. St. John of the Cross Day....

For the first 12 centuries, contemplation was the normal development of a mature sincere life of prayer. In the 12th Century, there was an urge to bring more order and method in to prayer. The rising advent of schools of theology meant that scripture was removed from vocal prayer. For various historical reasons prayer began...

The Process of Forming a Centering Prayer Group In the last newsletter, I outlined the process of setting up an introductory day. There was an emphasis throughout on the setting up of a support group post the introductory day. I will now talk about the process of setting up such a group. I have increasingly...

Setting up an Introductory Day on Centering Prayer Having read of the importance of being part of a Centering Prayer group, I looked for one near me in Nottingham. There was none, I decided the way forward was to start one myself. .I contacted Elizabeth Smith, director of Centering Prayer UK (COUK) and sorted out...